Ada, MN Demographics

A map of Ada's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,656	1,546	90.3%	88.9%
Hispanic	80	97	4.4%	5.6%
Multiracial	76	49	4.1%	2.8%
Native American/Other	11	41	0.6%	2.4%
Asian	10	2	0.5%	0.1%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Ada, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,833, an increase from the 1,740 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ada, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ada has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ada, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 18.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ada is ranked the 275th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ada was ranked the 282nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ada's White Population

1,656 residents of Ada, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ada is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Ada ranks 535th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's White population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Ada's population has increased from 88.9% to 90.3%.

Ada is more White than neighboring Borup (62.9% White), Felton (88.7% White), Beltrami (87.5% White), Twin Valley (87.3% White), and Gary (77.2% White).

Ada's Black Population

0 residents of Ada, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ada is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Ada ranks 504th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ada is less Black than neighboring Twin Valley (1.4% Black), and Gary (0.4% Black).

Ada's Asian Population

10 residents of Ada, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ada is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Ada ranks 604th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Ada's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Ada is more Asian than neighboring Borup (0% Asian), Felton (0% Asian), Beltrami (0% Asian), Twin Valley (0.3% Asian), and Gary (0% Asian).

Ada's Hispanic Population

80 residents of Ada, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ada is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ada ranks 221st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Ada's population has decreased from 5.6% to 4.4%.

Ada is more Hispanic than neighboring Felton (2.2% Hispanic), and Twin Valley (1.5% Hispanic). Ada is less Hispanic than neighboring Borup (12.1% Hispanic), Beltrami (8.3% Hispanic), and Gary (18.3% Hispanic).

Ada's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Ada, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ada is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ada ranks 136th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ada's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.6%.

Ada is more Native American/Other than neighboring Borup (0% Native American/Other), Felton (0% Native American/Other), and Beltrami (0% Native American/Other). Ada is less Native American/Other than neighboring Twin Valley (6.3% Native American/Other), and Gary (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ada's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Ada, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ada is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ada ranks 598th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ada's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Ada's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.1%.

Ada is more Multiracial than neighboring Twin Valley (3.2% Multiracial), and Gary (2.6% Multiracial). Ada is less Multiracial than neighboring Borup (25% Multiracial), Felton (9.1% Multiracial), and Beltrami (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.